annaotis

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1. That nagging feeling...

   annaotis replied to dudette10's topic in Safety

   Had a twenty something patient that I had been taking care of for a couple of months. He was funny, sweet, always even tempered despite his hospitalization. Had assessed him just two hours earlier, he was fine. I walked into his room to see him and h...

2. Help! I look young!

   annaotis replied to hella_RN's topic in Professionalism

   I was 24, the charge nurse and my patient's family refused to allow me to care for him until I presented my drivers license to them! I thought it was pretty funny!

3. What have you lived through? (Let's reminisce)

   annaotis replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Loved the smell of the ink on the paper fresh off the mimeograph!

4. Mixing meds

   annaotis replied to dreamrider212's topic in Oncology

   I worked in an outpatient oncology facility apart from the hospital for 4 years. We had an in house pharmacist each day. The only time I ever had to mix chemo was during snowstorm. I lived close and was sent to call the patients to tell them not to c...

5. Making the switch!

   annaotis replied to ValGirlRN's topic in Oncology

   OCN63 took the words right out of my mouth! My advice would be just what she suggested. Totally different from working inpatient, but I enjoyed it. Hope you get the job!

6. Real World Med Math Problem

   annaotis replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Student Assist

   Increased urinary output?

7. Nurse Extern

   annaotis replied to Karou's topic in Career Support

   You are already on your way to being a great mentor because you have expressed your willingness to teach and guide your extern. I am sure he/she will appreciate your honesty when teaching, admitting your strengths and weaknesses. That doesn't make yo...

8. Your first experience with a dead person

   annaotis replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Working Oncology, I have seen numerous patients pass. The first was as a GN. My pt. was sixteen, a BIG, tall boy. My preceptor and I were transferring him from the bed to the chair and he coded. He fell right on top of both of us. We struggled to get...

9. Clinical Assignment in Oncology

   annaotis replied to Grrrse's topic in Oncology

   I have spent 8 years in Oncology and BMT. Oncology patients often want and need connection with those who are caring for them. I think that is one of the things what makes for a great Oncology nurse. They also don't want you feeling sorry for them o...

10. May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    annaotis replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    "Thanks for listening Doc, you're all heart!"

11. I missed a muy importante interview!! Now what?! I need advice!

    annaotis replied to RescueNinja-B's topic in Job Hunt

    I wouldn't just pop in on her because that might not sit well. Could you go to the unit and drop off a note with your explanation , along with your resume/cover letter? It couldn't hurt at this point. You don't get if you don't ask. What you did show...

12. Who's the Best TV Nurse? - allnurses in the news

    annaotis replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse Lt. Coleen McMurphy (actress Dana Delaney)on "China Beach". She was a bad ass!

13. Do I leaving my nursing career behind?

    annaotis replied to 6x32kr4's topic in Retired

    My first job, had to rotate day nights every two weeks for two years. On days, I slept only 5 or 6 hours a night. On nightshirt rotation I slept 14 hours during the day, did NOTHING but sleep between shifts during those two weeks. (no family at the t...

14. An Introvert's Guide To Nursing

    annaotis replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I was just going to suggest that book! Great read! Also, " The Introvert Advantage" by Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D. is wonderful too.

15. An Introvert's Guide To Nursing

    annaotis replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Your article caught my eye because I am married to an introvert. He is not a nurse , but everything else you described about being an introvert is spot on! I felt like you were writing about him! I mean you could be twins! I am always looking for kno...